- 1. South American history is rich and diverse, featuring ancient civilizations such as the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. Conquest and colonization by European powers, particularly Spain and Portugal, dramatically reshaped the region's societies and cultures. Independence movements in the 19th century led to the formation of modern nation-states in South America. The continent has experienced periods of political instability, dictatorships, and military coups, but also significant advancements in democracy and human rights. South America is known for its natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant cultures, making it a truly fascinating region with a complex and fascinating history.
Which South American country was ruled by the Inca Empire?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Chile
D) Peru
- 2. When did Brazil abolish slavery?
A) 1821
B) 1956
C) 1900
D) 1888
- 3. Which treaty ended the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru/Bolivia?
A) Treaty of Ancón
B) Treaty of Paris
C) Treaty of Versailles
D) Treaty of Tordesillas
- 4. Who was the last Inca emperor?
A) Atahualpa
B) Pachacuti
C) Túpac Amaru II
D) Huayna Capac
- 5. Which South American country was named after the equator?
A) Colombia
B) Paraguay
C) Ecuador
D) Venezuela
- 6. Which South American country gained independence from Spain on September 18, 1810?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Mexico
D) Chile
- 7. Who was the first democratically elected female president in South America?
A) Evo Morales
B) Michelle Bachelet
C) Dilma Rousseff
D) Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
- 8. Which South American country has Lake Titicaca on its border?
A) Chile
B) Paraguay
C) Bolivia
D) Ecuador
- 9. Who led the successful independence movement in Venezuela?
A) Hugo Chávez
B) Simón Bolívar
C) Porfirio Díaz
D) Augusto Pinochet
- 10. The Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas conflict was between Argentina and which country?
A) Spain
B) France
C) United Kingdom
D) Portugal
- 11. Which South American country is known for its large wine-producing region called the Mendoza wine region?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Chile
D) Uruguay
- 12. Who was the first European explorer to reach South America?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Amerigo Vespucci
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 13. What is the capital city of Colombia?
A) Buenos Aires
B) Santiago
C) Bogotá
D) Lima
- 14. Which South American country has a famous carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro?
A) Brazil
B) Venezuela
C) Argentina
D) Colombia
- 15. Who was the author of 'The War of the Worlds' who set a science fiction novel in the jungles of the Amazon River in Brazil?
A) Jules Verne
B) H.G. Wells
C) Ray Bradbury
D) Isaac Asimov
- 16. What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America?
A) Andes
B) Alps
C) Rockies
D) Himalayas
- 17. Who was the Peruvian author awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010?
A) Isabel Allende
B) Gabriel García Márquez
C) Pablo Neruda
D) Mario Vargas Llosa
- 18. Which South American country was formerly known as British Honduras?
A) Belize
B) Suriname
C) Guyana
D) French Guiana
- 19. Which South American country is known for the famous prison on an island called Devil's Island?
A) Guyana
B) French Guiana
C) Brazil
D) Suriname
- 20. Who was the first President of an independent Brazil?
A) Getúlio Vargas
B) Jair Bolsonaro
C) Luís Inácio Lula da Silva
D) Pedro I
- 21. Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution that overthrew Fulgencio Batista in 1959?
A) Camilo Cienfuegos
B) Che Guevara
C) Raúl Castro
D) Fidel Castro
- 22. What is the capital city of Brazil?
A) Brasília
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) São Paulo
D) Buenos Aires
- 23. Who was the first female president of Brazil, serving from 2011 to 2016?
A) Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
B) Dilma Rousseff
C) Laura Chinchilla
D) Michelle Bachelet
- 24. What is the official language of Uruguay?
A) Portuguese
B) Spanish
C) Guarani
D) Quechua
- 25. Which U.S. president famously implemented the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that aimed to prevent European intervention in South America?
A) John Quincy Adams
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) James Monroe
- 26. What is the highest waterfall in the world, located on the border of Venezuela and Brazil?
A) Victoria Falls
B) Iguazú Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Niagara Falls
- 27. Who is the iconic Argentine revolutionary leader known for his role in the Cuban Revolution?
A) Che Guevara
B) José de San Martín
C) Simón Bolívar
D) Fidel Castro
- 28. What is the national dance of Chile?
A) Salsa
B) Samba
C) Cueca
D) Tango
- 29. Who was the dictator of Chile from 1973 to 1990 known for his repressive regime?
A) Rafael Trujillo
B) Hugo Chávez
C) Augusto Pinochet
D) Juan Perón
- 30. Who wrote the acclaimed novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', often considered one of the greatest works of 20th-century literature?
A) Isabel Allende
B) Pablo Neruda
C) Gabriel García Márquez
D) Jorge Luis Borges
- 31. What is the national cocktail of Brazil made with cachaça, lime, and sugar?
A) Caipirinha
B) Pisco Sour
C) Michelada
D) Mojito
- 32. What is the famous festival celebrated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its colorful parades and samba dancers?
A) Mardi Gras
B) Dia de los Muertos
C) Oktoberfest
D) Carnival
- 33. Who was the Argentine poet and writer known for his work 'Fervor de Buenos Aires' and 'The Aleph'?
A) Mario Vargas Llosa
B) Jorge Luis Borges
C) Octavio Paz
D) Pablo Neruda
- 34. What is the official language of Suriname, a country located on the northeastern coast of South America?
A) English
B) Dutch
C) Spanish
D) French
- 35. In which year did Brazil become a republic?
A) 1889
B) 1822
C) 1954
D) 1900
- 36. What ancient civilization inhabited present-day Peru and built Machu Picchu?
A) Inca
B) Olmec
C) Aztec
D) Maya
- 37. What is the official language of Brazil?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) English
- 38. What is the traditional music and dance style that originated in Argentina and Uruguay?
A) Samba
B) Bachata
C) Tango
D) Rumba
- 39. Who founded the city of Lima in Peru?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Diego de Almagro
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Simón Bolívar
- 40. Which South American country is known for producing the highest quality emeralds?
A) Chile
B) Peru
C) Colombia
D) Brazil
- 41. What is the traditional music genre of Uruguay?
A) Samba
B) Salsa
C) Candombe
D) Tango
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